The Frontier Pursuits added to the world of Red Dead Online gave the game new life. The most lucrative of the Frontier Pursuits is arguably the Moonshiner Role. The Moonshiner Role has its own separate dramatic storyline, jam-packed with exciting missions and a creative narrative.
The Moonshiner Role allows players to start their own moonshine business and corner the market for maximized profits. An overlooked aspect of this role is the ability to add herbs, berries, and fruits to make better moonshine. This gives outlaws a chance to net more money and at times gives a player fortified cores.
10 Apple
Apples are used to make Wild Cider Moonshine and Apple Berry Crumb Moonshine. Apples can easily be bought at the general store or in the Wheeler & Rawson Catalog. They can be expensive though, costing $1 dollar per apple. If an outlaw can not afford that price for apples, players are in luck. Apples can also be found on the floor of a cottage at the Braithwaite Manor. There players will find plenty of apples for all of their moonshine needs.
9 Black Berry
Black Berry is an herb / berry that is very popular in the world of Red Dead Online. Black Berry is mainly used to increase an outlaw’s health core and in the making of potent Predator Bait. For moonshiners Black Berry is used in the Apple Berry Crumb Moonshine and in the Berry Moonshine. Luckily for moonshiners this berry is found all over Red Dead Online. Black Berry grows near hills, on the edge of forests and along the Dakota River.
8 Canned Strawberries
Unfortunately, for the penny pinching outlaw, strawberries can not be harvested in Red Dead Online. On the bright side they are cheap and can be bought at any General store or in the Wheeler & Rawson Catalog.
They are a key ingredient for the Berry Mint Moonshine. Canned Strawberries cost $1.20 and increase players Health Core and Stamina Core. If an outlaw does not want to spend that hard earned cash they can avoid the Berry Mint recipe all together.
7 Evergreen Huckleberry
A very elusive berry in Red Dead Online is the Evergreen Huckleberry. There are very few places where this berry can be found and most outlaws rarely come across it unless they are seeking it out. The Evergreen Huckleberry is used to make Evergreen Moonshine which has a value of $82.50. Evergreen Huckleberry can be found along the Kamassa River as it flows through Lemoyne near Shady Bell. It grows on a short shrub with pointed bright green leaves.
6 Ginseng
Ginseng is used often by experienced outlaws for its healing properties. It is also a major ingredient in Potent Miracle Tonic. Moonshiners need Ginseng to make the Wild Cider Moonshine and the Evergreen Moonshine. There are two species of Ginseng in Red Dead Online, American Ginseng and Alaskan Ginseng. American Ginseng can be found near Emerald Ranch and south of Van Horn. Alaskan Ginseng can be found north of Brandywine Drop and north of Annesburg near O’Greagh’s Run.
5 Pears
Pears can be bought at the General Store or in an outlaw’s Wheeler & Rawson Catalog. Pears boost the player's Health Core, Stamina Core, and Horse Cores. Pears are used to make the Tropical Punch Moonshine which will net a moonshiner $75.00 per batch. Only costing 65 cents, Pears are a huge investment for an outlaw looking to line their satchel with cash. A diligent outlaw can also find Pears looting NPCs and checking cupboards in every house and shack.
4 Raspberry
Raspberry is a key ingredient in the Berry Cobbler Moonshine. Raspberry is also used in Potent Herbivore Bait and making poison weapons. Raspberries can be eaten to refill an outlaw’s Health Core. The species of Raspberry growing in Red Dead Online is the Red Raspberry.
These can be found outside of Valentine in the Heartlands and in Ambarino. Raspberry bushes are easy to spot in an open field or along tree lines. They can also be cooked with meat.
3 Vanilla Flower
No outlaw can resist the lovely smell and flavor of Vanilla Flower. Vanilla Flower is used in both the Apple Berry Crumb Moonshine and the Tropical Punch Moonshine. The Apple Berry Crumb Moonshine is worth $82.50 per batch. This makes picking Vanilla Flower a very lucrative endeavor for the hustling outlaw. Vanilla Flower and be found in Lemoyne around the area of Nwa Bayou. They can be spotted quickly with Eagle Eye in the swamp growing on tree trunks.
2 Wintergreen Berry
Wintergreen Berry is a rarely sought out herb that also refills a player’s Health Core. These berries grow on small shrubs very close to the ground and are recognized by their evergreen leaves. Wintergreen Berries can be used to craft Predator Bait and Evergreen Moonshine. They grow in areas such as; north of Brandywine Drop, in thick of Cumberland Forest, and scatter throughout New Hanover. Outlaws should fill up on precious Wintergreen Berry every time they cross their path.
1 Wild Mint
Wild Mint is known for its effects of replenishing players health Core. It can also be cooked with Big Game Meat to fortify the Health Core. Wild Mint grows all over Blue Water Mash, not far from San Denis, west of north west of Strawberry, and on the bank of streams and rivers. Wild Mint is used in the Berry Mint Moonshine, which is worth $75.00. The Wild Mint is distinguished by its boxy stem and beautiful purple flowers.